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Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 24, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor.
Dec 2, 2018 · Though he was known professionally by his Greek-speaking alter-ego “Nick Parkyakarkus,” Einstein was of Jewish-American heritage. Starting as a journalist in Boston, Einstein was encouraged to pursue comedy as a profession by friends.
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Sep 27, 2021 · This is the full recording of comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein's final moments on earth. On November, 23, 1958, he took the stage at the Friars Club Roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz and...
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Dec 28, 2018 · Comedian, writer, and character actor Harry “Parkyakarkus” Einstein (1904-1958) got his first break on national radio in 1934. His popularity snowballed, and by 1945 he was writing and performing his own show, Meet Me at Parky’s, on NBC.
Actor: Night Spot. Harry Einstein was born on 6 May 1904 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Night Spot (1938), Badminton (1945) and The Yanks Are Coming (1942). He was married to Thelma Leeds, Lillian Anshen and Jennifer Ann Boyd.
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Nov 15, 2015 · Segment from the documentary "Let Me In, I Hear Laughter - A Salute To The Friars Club," chronicling the roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz at which beloved comedian Harry Einstein passed away.
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Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 24, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor.
